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as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in devotion
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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Recent Examples of nationalism
Incidents were categorized as left-wing if they were motivated by a number of factors, including resistance to capitalism, support for LGBTQ rights, black nationalism and anti-fascist rhetoric.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The timing coincided with government calls for patriotic displays during independence celebrations, sharpening the contrast between official nationalism and grassroots dissent.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The Jewish state has embraced ethno-nationalism, while many of its international critics, including quite a few Jews, claim to fight for the oppressed everywhere.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Matthew Boedy, an English professor at the University of North Georgia who studies Christian nationalism, warns that talk of martyrdom can lead to dangerous and sometimes violent escalation.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The timing coincided with government calls for patriotic displays during independence celebrations, sharpening the contrast between official nationalism and grassroots dissent.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The Jewish state has embraced ethno-nationalism, while many of its international critics, including quite a few Jews, claim to fight for the oppressed everywhere.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Matthew Boedy, an English professor at the University of North Georgia who studies Christian nationalism, warns that talk of martyrdom can lead to dangerous and sometimes violent escalation.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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But the patriotism came out on multiple occasions, including not one but two renditions of fans singing the national anthem impromptu.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Watchmen creator also emphasized his friendship to Kimmel and faith in the host’s patriotism.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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